NICOTINELL 21 mg/24 hour patch 52.5 mg, 21 pcs

Nicotinell 21 mg/24 hour patch

Nicotinell 21 mg/24-hour patch is a nicotine-containing transdermal patch used to support smoking cessation.The active ingredient nicotine helps to relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and increase the success rates of smoking cessation.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Nicotinell 21 mg/24-hour patch is used to relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms and to support smoking cessation in the case of nicotine dependence.Advice and support for the patient can increase success rates.

Application and dosage

Nicotinell 21 mg/24 hour patch is intended for transdermal use.Apply the patch every day when you get up to a clean, dry and uninjured area of skin, preferably on the upper arm, shoulder area or upper hip.The patch should be left on the skin for 24 hours.Change the skin area daily.

The nicotine-containing patches are available in three active ingredient strengths: 21 mg, 14 mg and 7 mg.The starting dose depends on your previous smoking habits.For optimal treatment, please adhere to the following dosage regimen:

For heavy smokers (more than 20 cigarettes per day): Start with patch strength 1 (heavy) for a period of 3-4 weeks.Continue with patch strength 2 (medium) for a period of 3-4 weeks.Finish off with plaster strength 3 (light) over a period of 3-4 weeks.

For moderate/light smokers (less than 20 cigarettes per day): Start with patch strength 2 (medium) for a period of 3-4 weeks.Continue with patch strength 2 (medium) for a period of 3-4 weeks.Finish off with plaster strength 3 (light) over a period of 3-4 weeks.

The average duration of patch therapy is 9-12 weeks.The effectiveness of the patch and thus also the nicotine level in the blood are gradually reduced until complete withdrawal is achieved.

Combination therapy

If you suddenly have a desire to smoke, you can also use Nicotinell chewing gum 2 mg or Nicotinell lozenges 1 mg in addition to Nicotinell 24-hour patches.The maximum daily dose of 64 mg in total (plaster + chewing gum or lozenge) must not be exceeded.

Type of application

Each Nicotinell 21 mg/24 hour transdermal patch is individually enclosed in a child-resistant airtight bag.Use scissors to cut open the bag along the dotted line and remove the transdermal patch.Remove the protective film and apply the patch to a healthy, hairless, dry and clean area of skin.Press the patch with the palm of your hand for 10-20 seconds.

What should you pay attention to when showering, bathing, visiting the sauna or solarium?

Nicotinell 21 mg/24 hour patch is not waterproof, but can be left on the skin with careful showering.From a medical point of view, it is not necessary to remove the plaster in the solarium.To protect the plaster from moisture, it can be covered with a normal drug-free plaster.Under no circumstances should the patch be left on the skin while visiting the sauna or diving.

What should you do if the transdermal patch no longer sticks?

If the adhesive effect of the transdermal patch has been impaired, it can be fixed with a conventional wound plaster that is free of active ingredients.

Instructions for the disposal of used Nicotinell 21 mg/24-hour patches

After removing the transdermal patch from the skin, hold it together in the middle with the adhesive layer facing inwards so that the two halves stick together.

Composition

The active ingredient is nicotine.1 transdermal patch (area: 30 cm²) contains 52.5 mg nicotine.The average active ingredient release on the skin is 21 mg/24 hours.The other ingredients are basic butyl methacrylate copolymer, aluminum-coated polyester film, poly[(2-ethylhexyl)acrylat-co-vinylacetat-co-(2-hydroxyethyl)acrylat-co-(2,3-epoxypropyl)methacrylat] (67:28:5:0.15), glycerol trialkanoate (C6-C12), paper 26 g/m², polyester film with silicone and aluminum coating, brown printing ink.

Mode of action

The active ingredient nicotine is used to help people quit smoking and to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.By slowly reducing the amount of nicotine, nicotine addiction can be ended in a controlled manner.

Important notes

The medicine contains a substance that can cause serious poisoning in children.Therefore, pay particular attention to keeping it safe from children, including any leftovers after use and packaging. Smoking should be avoided in any case because it interferes with medication treatment.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the reach and reach of children.You must not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet and carton after “Use by:”.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.Do not store above 25ºC.